The library plays a central role in the life of the campus and is visited by thousands of students a day. The Eli Luria Library embraces its slogan: Explore, Learn, Grow.  We inspire discovery by offering dynamic, innovative, and welcoming physical and virtual environments for students and faculty, and providing the resources, services, and instruction they need to achieve educational, professional, and personal growth and success. 

Professional librarians are available at all open hours for reference and research support, and to provide instruction in information competency, whether within a research workshop or one-on-one. Individual research support services are provided in-person, using chat online at the library website, or by telephone.

Access to the library catalog and information about all resources, staff, and services are available through the Library website, from on or off campus. Resources are expansive and include a print collection of over 92,000 books and over 123,500 electronic books, print periodicals, and many electronic databases representing a wide range of disciplines. Copies of most course textbooks are available for short-term use, checked out with a current campus ID.  Books and copies of articles from periodical titles not owned are available to the SBCC students, faculty, and staff via interlibrary loan.

There are many different kinds of spaces in the library to sit, study, meet with others, or participate in events hosted by the library.  Many kinds of technology are available including WiFi access, desktop computers, scanners, printers, copiers. There are even portable computers for check out.

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